Cisco OpenShift Platform Standard Subscription 3-Year
This 3-year standard subscription for Cisco OpenShift Platform unlocks essential features for managing containerized applications, ensuring your development and operations teams have the tools they need.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to use Cisco OpenShift Platform Standard for container orchestration and management.
- Subscription Term: Coverage for a defined 3-year period, providing continuous access to the licensed software.
- Core Licensing: License covers 2 cores and 4 vCPUs, aligning software capacity with your infrastructure needs.
- Ongoing Operation: Enables continued use of critical container management features, supporting application deployment and lifecycle.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year standard subscription license for Cisco OpenShift Platform, specifically covering environments utilizing 2 cores and 4 vCPUs. It grants access to the core functionalities required for containerized application development, deployment, and management within your organization's IT infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are adopting or expanding their use of container technologies. It fits into environments where applications are being modernized or deployed using Kubernetes, providing a managed and supported platform for these workloads.
- Container Orchestration: Enables efficient deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
- Developer Productivity: Provides tools and workflows to accelerate application development and delivery cycles.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines the management of complex containerized environments, reducing manual effort.
- Platform Stability: Ensures access to a supported and updated platform for consistent application performance.
- Scalable Capacity: Licensed for specific core and vCPU counts, allowing for predictable resource allocation.
This Cisco OpenShift Platform subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade container management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Deployment
Enable teams to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using a supported Kubernetes platform. Streamline the application lifecycle from development to production with integrated tooling and automation.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, application modernization, hybrid cloud environments
Streamline Application Operations
Streamline the operational management of containerized workloads, reducing the complexity of Kubernetes administration. Automate routine tasks and gain visibility into application performance and health.
devops workflows, continuous integration continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure automation, IT operations management
Enhance Developer Productivity
Enhance developer productivity by providing a consistent and self-service platform for building and deploying applications. Accelerate time to market for new features and services.
agile development teams, software development lifecycle, application innovation, rapid prototyping
Key Features
Managed Kubernetes Platform
Provides a stable and supported environment for running containerized applications, reducing the burden of manual Kubernetes setup and maintenance.
Application Lifecycle Management
Enables efficient deployment, scaling, and updates of applications, accelerating delivery and improving operational agility.
Developer Self-Service Tools
Empowers development teams with the resources they need to build and deploy applications quickly, fostering innovation and faster time to market.
Operational Automation
Automates routine tasks in container management, freeing up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day operations.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for the duration of the 3-year term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust platforms for deploying and managing sensitive applications, often needing to meet strict compliance and security standards for their IT operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations leverage containerization for modernizing applications that handle patient data, requiring platforms that support stringent data privacy regulations and high availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use container platforms to deploy applications for IoT, supply chain management, and operational technology, benefiting from agility and scalability in complex environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses utilize container platforms to power customer-facing applications, e-commerce, and in-store technologies, demanding rapid deployment and scalability to meet fluctuating demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco OpenShift Platform?
Cisco OpenShift Platform is a container application platform that provides a foundation for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications. It is based on Kubernetes and offers enhanced features for enterprise use.
What does the 'Standard' license tier include?
The Standard tier typically includes core features for container orchestration, application deployment, and operational management, suitable for most business use cases. Specific feature sets are detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
What is the benefit of a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription provides cost predictability and ensures continuous access to the platform and its updates for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning for your IT infrastructure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.